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numnutz
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 18:38
A friend of mine is very into recycling :rolleyes: - he is at present clearing out a small factory unit that used to be used by a small d&p photographic processors and photo-studio. He has given me a few (about 20) disposable cameras with flash to recycle into something useful. I have extracted the batteries to use but I was thinking I could use the flashes as lighting for a table top studio. :cool:

Has anyone attempted anything similar or seen a website with advice on the subject, or can offer any advice?

I don't call myself an electronics expert although I can solder and use a multi-meter.
I know that the flash component has high voltages and to be careful.
I thought it would help me save some money as the flashes seem to be quite powerful for their size.

nn :)

PhotosGuy
28th of July 2005 (Thu), 11:28
...but I was thinking I could use the flashes as lighting for a table top studio. It sounds like a fun project, so why not do it? I've used cheap flashes for years & for table top they're great.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58609&highlight=cobble
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66358
Somewhere on the web someone made a ringlight using LEDs. That might be something to try, too.